FORBIDDEN CITY Beijing, China

Peking, China The Chinese Emperors Palace known, as, The Forbidden City, is located in the heart of Peking.From here the Sons of Heaven ruled the vast Chinese Empire for more than five centuries, although the portrait of Chairman Mao at the Palaces Noon Gate makes the influence of Chinas modern political system apparent to all.The history of the Empire city of which admission to ordinary mortals was denied for centuries is closely associated with the rulers of the Quing and Ming dynasties.The Forbidden City is a perfect ensemble of classical Chinese architecture which to the present day has been well-protected, a responsibility now the domain of the soldiers of the Peoples Republic. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations.Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage.Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.